 |
| HOME | FCE | STUDY | ONLINE COURSE |
Vocabulary Exercises
Extract adapted for interactive practice from the book 1001 Vocabulary and Spelling Questions, which provides you with extensive practice and explanations.
Art Vazquez, COTE
|
Different words with almost identical or nearly similar meanings. They can be any part of speech (e.g. nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs or prepositions), as long as both members of the pair are the same part of speech. Exercises: Choose the synonym for each of the words in italics. Consult a dictionary to help you. 1.Which word means the same as erroneous? a. digressive b. confused c. impenetrable d. incorrect 2.Which word means the same as grotesque? a. extreme b. frenzied c. hideous d. typical 3.Which word means the same as garbled? a. lucid b. unintelligible c. devoured d. outrageous 4.Which word means the same as expose? a. relate b. develop c. reveal d. pretend 5.Which word means the same as coerce? a. force b. permit c. waste d. deny 6.Which word means the same as abrupt? a. interrupt b. sudden c. extended d. corrupt 7.Which word means the same as apathy? a. hostility b. depression c. indifference d. concern 8.Which word means the same as despair? a. mourning b. disregard c. hopelessness d. loneliness 9.Which word means the same as contemptuous? a. respectful b. unique c. scornful d. insecure 10.Which word means the same as tote? a. acquire b. carry c. tremble d. abandon 11.Which word means the same as distinct? a. satisfied b. imprecise c. uneasy d. separate 12.Which word means the same as flagrant? a. secret b. worthless c. noble d. glaring 13.Which word means the same as oration? a. nuisance b. independence c. address d. length 14.Which word means the same as libel? a. description b. praise c. destiny d. slander 15.Which word means the same as philanthropy? a. selfishness b. fascination c. disrespect d. charity 16.Which word means the same as proximity? a. distance b. agreement c. nearness d. intelligence 17.Which word means the same as negligible? a. insignificant b. delicate c. meaningful d. illegible 18.Which word means the same as vigilant? a. nonchalant b. watchful c. righteous d. strenuous 19.Which word means the same as astute? a. perceptive b. inattentive c. stubborn d. elegant 20.Which word means the same as collaborate? a. cooperate b. convince c. entice d. elaborate Your score:
|
